Baby Squid, 500g, Cleaned

Cleaned Baby Squid 500g is 500g of cleaned baby squid — the small, tender cephalopod already prepared with the quill, beak and ink sac removed, ready to cook without any further preparation. Cleaned baby squid is the most convenient squid format. As a result, it suits immediate use in a very hot pan or fryer with no preparation time required. Furthermore, baby squid is more tender than larger squid and produces crispier, more delicate results when flash-fried. In particular, the small size means each piece cooks in 60 to 90 seconds — any longer and the texture becomes tough.

About Cleaned Baby Squid 500g

We source our squid and octopus from specialist Spanish fisheries and trusted Atlantic suppliers. In particular, Spanish waters produce some of the finest cephalopods available — from the tiny puntillita of Andalucia to the great octopus of the Galician coast. As a result, we select every product for its provenance, species and the quality standards of the supplier. Furthermore, freshness and correct handling matter enormously with squid and octopus. However, the difference between a correctly handled product and a poorly sourced alternative is immediately apparent. In particular, squid should be bright white with a mild, clean sea smell — any yellowing or strong odour indicates age. Additionally, pre-cooked octopus from a trusted specialist like El Viejo Pescador removes the most demanding preparation step without compromising flavour. That commitment to quality and provenance drives every decision we make. That is why this product from The Artisan Food Company consistently impresses even the most discerning cooks.

Why Choose Cleaned Baby Squid 500g From Us

Cooking squid and octopus rewards a clear understanding of the two entirely different approaches each demands. In contrast to most seafood, cephalopods follow an unforgiving rule — cook them very briefly or cook them very long. As a result, squid rings need no more than 60 to 90 seconds in a very hot pan or fryer. Furthermore, anything between 2 and 40 minutes produces a tough, rubbery result — avoid this window entirely. However, octopus requires the opposite treatment — long, gentle simmering for 45 to 60 minutes per kilogram. In particular, a pre-cooked octopus leg removes this long preparation step completely. Moreover, the tentacles of squid and baby squid taste as good as the body and deserve to be cooked alongside. Additionally, good olive oil, garlic, lemon and parsley suit almost every preparation in this category. That understanding of timing is the key to exceptional cephalopod cookery.

How to Cook Cleaned Baby Squid 500g

To get the very best from it:

• Heat a pan or fryer to the highest possible temperature and cook in small batches to avoid lowering the heat.
• Toss in seasoned flour and fry for 60 to 90 seconds until golden and crisp — drain immediately on kitchen paper.
• Furthermore, cleaned baby squid suits a simple Spanish-style preparation with good olive oil, garlic, lemon and parsley for 60 seconds total.
• Additionally, serve with a sharp alioli, a squeeze of lemon and sea salt for the finest tapas presentation.

Perfect Pairings

This product pairs beautifully with:

• Good alioli and lemon — the definitive squid accompaniment
• Seasoned flour for a crispy calamari preparation
• Good olive oil, garlic and flat-leaf parsley for a Spanish pan preparation
• A glass of cold Manzanilla, Albarino or a crisp dry lager alongside

Storage: Keep refrigerated and use within 2 days of delivery. Squid and octopus are highly perishable — freshness is essential. Furthermore, freeze both on the day of delivery for up to 3 months. However, defrost slowly in the fridge overnight before use. Delivered fresh and ready to prepare.

However you cook it, Cleaned Baby Squid 500g brings a depth and character that only carefully sourced cephalopods can deliver. Moreover, great squid and octopus always reward the right timing and the simplest accompaniments.